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Mr Finch Believes Emotions Matter at BSB

Raymond Finch, Founding Headteacher of the British School of Bali, is proud to introduce RULER - a globally respected SEL programme from Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence.

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BSB Welcome grace Thorne to the Primary Teaching Team!

BSB welcomes Grace Thorne to the Primary teaching team! Grace is a first-rate Primary Class Teacher and teacher mentor as well as a specialist in Physical Education, having previously been a professional gymnastics coach.

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The Value of Studying IGCSE History

A key aspect that sets IGCSE History apart from more traditional historical studies is that the ability to remember and recall specific names and dates is secondary. At the heart of IGCSE History lies the development of critical thinking skills.

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The Impact of Being Bilingual and Academic Achievement

The research has shown that bilingual children can enhance academic achievements by improving executive function skills. Executive function is a set of cognitive processes that helps us to plan, organise and execute tasks and includes skills such as attention control, working memory and cognitive flexibility.

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What Do You Read After Harry Potter?

As a teacher, this is a question I get asked surprisingly regularly (by both parents and students) and is in fact a question I have asked myself before. It is, of course, not limited to just Harry Potter, but can be extended to many beloved authors and series.

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Calligraphy

At BSSP we try to develop our students in every single aspect of their academic and holistic life - from sports to beautiful writing. In October 2023, we put in place a calligraphy contest “White Pen”.

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Are we Doing an Experiment Today?

Now, in my time as a science teacher, I am asked every lesson; “Are we doing a practical today?” And the days when I answer; “yes we are”, I watch the same excited faces light up as they are going to be able to put their practical knowledge to the test.

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The Reading Hierarchy

I was inspired to write the article because of the photo on the front cover. Our Deputy Head took it during a Year 2 and 3 library session. What a joy to see, students engaging and enjoying books. The class teacher had just been to see me earlier about the chances of procuring further titles in their favourite series. Of course I took to the internet and two weeks later, they were delighted to find those titles on the shelf awaiting them.

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Let’s Role Play

Role play. You might be thinking that this is simply entertainment for your child, a little bit of make believe. When you’re partaking in it as a teacher, you’re returned to your own childhood, sometimes without even noticing it. Do you remember your feelings and aspirations, when the whole world was open to you?

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iGCSE English Literature

We celebrated our fifth year of operation by moving campus and expanding into the first year of iGCSE with Year 10. The iGCSE examinations are designed for students who wish to progress to complete their A-levels - or other international equivalents - before entering university, with A-levels being accepted worldwide by over 150 countries.

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